sports illustrated: Russh Magazine

Showing posts with label Russh Magazine. Show all posts

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Heaven Sent

Proving that nothing compares to a model on the cover of a fashion magazine, are the latest selection of covers from four of my preferred publications; W, The Last Magazine, Russh and Purple. The word iconic springs to mind at first glance of W Magazine's March 2012 issue featuring Kate Moss captured in a heavenly robe and veil by Steven Klein. Fellow veteran Malgosia Bela looks every bit the natural beauty with minimal hair and makeup for the cover of the Last Magazine shot by Josh Olins. Shutterbug Terry Richardson assembles a trio of dynamic models Aymeline Valade, Saskia de Brauw and Daria Strokous for Purple Magazine. And last but not least, Aussie publication Russh shows plenty of love for model Mirte Maas lensed by Hugh Lippe.

Kate Moss
W - March 2012
Photographer - Steven Klein
Source - models.com

Malgosia Bela
The Last Magazine - S/S 2012
Photographer - Josh Olins
Source - models.com

Aymeline Valade, Saskia de Brauw & Daria Strokous
Purple - Issue 17
Photographer - Terry Richardson
Source - fashiongonerogue.com

Mirte Maas
Russh - February/March 2012
Photographer - Hugh Lippe
Source - fashiongonerogue

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Karlie's Gloss

Karlie Kloss continues her reign as the leading model of her generation with a smouldering cover and editorial for Australian Vogue's March 2012 issue. Shot by Kai Z Feng, Kloss sports sultry, slicked wet tresses and scarlett red lips. Spring is in the air as Kloss dons the latest pastel prints from collections by Louis Vuitton, Prada, Alexander McQueen, Rodarte and Chanel. I have been suitably impressed by the quality of editorials that Australian publications including Vogue, Harper Bazaar and Russh have been producing over the past few years. Top notch international models, fashions straight off the catwalks of Milan, New York, Paris and London interspersed with local labels, and impeccable photography and styling. One thing's for sure, I'll be stocking up on some Australian glossies when I head home for two weeks to escape the tail end of the European Winter.

Australian Vogue - March 2012
Photographer - Kai Z Feng
Source - models.com

Australian Vogue - March 2012
Photographer - Kai Z Feng
Source - fashiongonerogue.com

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Cover Girls

I've got to say that I am a sucker for a great cover shot. Give me a gorgeous cover with a beautiful model as subject and I will gladly purchase a magazine without even peeking at its content. December 2012 is shaping up to be a particularly festive period, with a slew of innovative covers featuring models hitting the newsstands. Kate Moss channels David Bowie for Paris Vogue, Karlie Kloss continues her winning streak for French Numéro, newcomer Marique Schimmel goes Indie for the hip Aussie publication Russh and Lindsey Wixson is Muse's December Golden Girl. For me, models and photographers have always played an integral role in fashion magazine's identity. I remember the days when the names of photographers such as Richard Avedon, Patrick Demarchelier, Herb Ritts, Peter Lindbergh, Gilles Bensimon and Steven Meisel were synonymously tied in with specific publications. I stopped purchasing US Harpers Bazaar (post-Liz Tilberis) and W Magazine when the covers began to resemble the latest cover of In Style. These days I anticipate instead, the arrival of the latest issues of publications including Paris and Italia Vogue, French Numéro, Russh and i-D.

Kate Moss
Paris Vogue - December 2011
Photographer - Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Source - fashiongonerogue.com

Karlie Kloss
Numéro - Issue 120
Photographer - Greg Kadel
Source - fashiongonerogue.com

Marique Schimmel
Russh - December 2011
Photographer - Nick Dorey
Source - models.com

Lindsey Wixson
Muse - Winter 2011
Photographer - Will Davidson
Source - models.com

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Gold Russh

Russh Magazine's August/September issue features a treasure trove of editorial goodies. Golden girl Nyasha Matonhodze stars in an Alex Franco lensed editorial entitled "On a Wing." Matonhodze looks simply sublime wearing an assortment of creations embellished with ostrich feathers, plastic scales and fur by Gareth Pugh, Prada and Haider Ackermann. Gillian Wilkins clever styling is perfectly suited to Matonhodze's unembellished natural beauty which is further enhanced by the surrounding landscape, and flora and fauna. At only sixteen years, Matonhodze seems poised for an incredible future having already landed a Louis Vuitton campaign shot by Steven Meisel, as well as editorials for Teen Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and V Magazine, and a stunning cover debut for the issue 6 of Love Magazine.

Golden Girl - Nyasha Matonhodze

Nyasha Matonhodze
Russh Magazine - August/September 2011
Photographer - Alex Franco
Stylist - Gillian Wilkins
Source - thefashionspot.com

Monday, August 1, 2011

Dancin' in the Streets

Russh's September issue confirms Aymeline Valade as my favourite model of the moment. Captured by photographer Will Davidson, Valade looks so exuberant and brimming full of joy as she wanders and dances around the streets of New York. Stylist Stevie Dance kits out Valade in an eclectic mix of bodysuits, tunics, pantsuits and top hats by the likes of Dries Van Noten, Dolce Gabbana, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Michael Kors, Collette Dinnigan and Josh Goot. Valade proves yet again that the combination of beauty, personality and womanly allure is precisely what the market place has been yearning for.

Joy to the World - Aymeline Valade

Russh Magazine - September 2011
Photographer - Will Davidson
Stylist - Stevie Dance
Source - models.com

Saturday, July 30, 2011

At First Glance

Estonian born Karmen Pedaru began modelling in 2005 after being scouted whilst at a theatre performance in her hometown of Tallinn. Pedaru was formerly an elite athlete competing for the Estonian national soccer team prior to being discovered. Pedaru has since hung up her soccer training boots for the equally rigorous runway circuit where she is now a permanent fixture. Pedaru's modelling career has been gradually building momentum and following more than six years in the industry, is set to hit overdrive. Pedaru is a firm favourite with Paris Vogue and British Vogue, and recently landed her first Vogue covers for the Portuguese and Greek editions of the publication. Pedaru also starred recently alongside Joan Smalls in Gucci's Spring/Summer 2011 campaign lensed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott and appears in the current Fall/Winter 2011 campaign for Michael Kors shot by Mario Testino.

Photographer - Unknown
Source - bellazon.com

As a former athlete, Karmen compares her career to sport; stating that, "Modelling is kind of like a sport. You need a lot of endurance and focus." In an interview with Michal Figurski for reserved-fashion.blogspot, Pedaru elaborates "In this business you can't afford to be tired. It's really hard work. I fly about three times a week, yesterday I was in NYC, today I'm in Poland, tomorrow I'm flying to Paris. If I don't keep my energy and enthusiasm, I'll drop out. There's no work for tired models." Pedaru's sporting background puts her in good stead, "I played as a goal keeper for 6 years. I was well-built back then. You can still see my muscles here and there. I'm still quite fit, I play basket ball and roller skate."

As one of the most industrious and down-to-earth models in the industry, I am delighted to see Pedaru's strong work ethic paying dividends. Represented by Ford Models in New York, this statuesque 178 cm tall, olive green eyed beauty remains grounded in spite of her success. In the same interview for reserved-fashion.blogspot, Figurski poses the question; "Does being beautiful make life easier?", to which Pedaru replies, "It's a question of personality. If you're beautiful on the inside, then yes. Being beautiful only on the outside, you're nobody. I sense such people at first glance. There are many people like this in every business."